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Taxes on Debt Settlement

Published on 2011-06-26 15:05:43

Why must I pay Taxes on Debt Settlement? The concept, although quite simple, can actually be very confusing for consumers, especially because of false information offered by some debt relief sales people. The bottom line: Unless exempted by the insol > read more

Homeowner Forecloses on Bank of America – Ya, You Read it Right

Published on 2011-06-06 03:42:57

Attorney Todd Allen in Collier County Florida gets my vote for Man of the Year for defending home owners against foreclosure.  Apparently Bank of America tried to foreclose on Maurenn Nyergers and her husband. However the homeowners claimed to have > read more

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Review – Secret Business Plan Exposed

Published on 2011-05-13 03:42:52

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Review After listening to and reading about countless stories from unhappy former clients of Legal Helpers Debt Resolution, reviewing their contract myself, and observing the process they put their clients through, I hav > read more

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Review – Secret Business Plan Exposed

Published on 2011-05-13 03:42:52

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Review After listening to and reading about countless stories from unhappy former clients of Legal Helpers Debt Resolution, reviewing their contract myself, and observing the process they put their clients through, I hav > read more

Credit Collections Defense Network Gets Spanked by West Virginia AG’s Office

Published on 2011-03-23 13:43:30

Credit Collections Defense Network Recently, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, won a victory for consumers against Credit Collections Defense Network (CCDN). The judgment was granted against CCDN, Robert Lock Jr. and Phillip Manger and b > read more

Credit Collections Defense Network Gets Spanked by West Virginia AG’s Office

Published on 2011-03-23 13:43:30

Credit Collections Defense Network Recently, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, won a victory for consumers against Credit Collections Defense Network (CCDN). The judgment was granted against CCDN, Robert Lock Jr. and Phillip Manger and b > read more

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Sued in 30 Page Complaint Filed by Illinois AG

Published on 2011-03-23 00:32:50

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution It is nice to see regulators on several fronts stepping up the pressure and taking action against programs that I have been warning consumers about for quite a long time. Click the video player to listen to the news stor > read more

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution Sued in 30 Page Complaint Filed by Illinois AG

Published on 2011-03-23 00:32:50

Legal Helpers Debt Resolution It is nice to see regulators on several fronts stepping up the pressure and taking action against programs that I have been warning consumers about for quite a long time. Click the video player to listen to the news stor > read more

Preferred Financial Services Makes Dumb Move by Publishing Dumb List

Published on 2011-03-10 04:05:51

“The 5 dumbest things you can do if you have too much debt,” says the headline.  Naturally, I want to know what someone thinks the 5 dumbest things are, so I click.  Here is what I see… 1. Paying only the minimum payment on your d > read more

Preferred Financial Services Makes Dumb Move by Publishing Dumb List

Published on 2011-03-10 04:05:51

“The 5 dumbest things you can do if you have too much debt,” says the headline.  Naturally, I want to know what someone thinks the 5 dumbest things are, so I click.  Here is what I see… 1. Paying only the minimum payment on your d > read more

Dave makes Thousands Screwing Consumers, way to go Dave!

Published on 2011-02-03 13:08:12

When you call most 800 numbers looking for help with your debt, you will usually be talking to someone like Dave.  Here is a guy that laughs all the way to the bank for pocketing $7680 for throwing some unlucky consumer into a B.S. Front loaded fee > read more

Dave makes Thousands Screwing Consumers, way to go Dave!

Published on 2011-02-03 13:08:12

When you call most 800 numbers looking for help with your debt, you will usually be talking to someone like Dave.  Here is a guy that laughs all the way to the bank for pocketing $7680 for throwing some unlucky consumer into a B.S. Front loaded fee > read more

Consumers in Debt are easier to Scam!

Published on 2011-02-03 04:50:48

It has now become almost a daily occurrence for me to help a consumer fix the mess that a debt settlement company has dropped them into.  The universal reaction from my clients after I explain how debt settlement really works and why the program the > read more

Consumers in Debt are easier to Scam!

Published on 2011-02-03 04:50:48

It has now become almost a daily occurrence for me to help a consumer fix the mess that a debt settlement company has dropped them into.  The universal reaction from my clients after I explain how debt settlement really works and why the program the > read more

New Era Debt Solutions – A second look in this new era of debt settlement

Published on 2011-01-24 22:50:34

New Era Debt Solutions Review About a year ago I wrote a review article about New Era Debt Solutions. At the time of the review, there seemed to be some confusion in the marketplace about the fee structure of their debt settlement service. Dan Smith, > read more

New Era Debt Solutions – A second look in this new era of debt settlement

Published on 2011-01-24 22:50:34

About a year ago I wrote a review article about New Era Debt Solutions. At the time of the review, there seemed to be some confusion in the marketplace about the fee structure of their debt settlement service. Dan Smith, the President of New Era, dis > read more

Aggressive Phone Closers Needed for Debt Settlement – Training Provided

Published on 2011-01-11 04:46:21

The following is just one of many advertisements that I see every single day. Please read it and understand that when you call an ad or an 800 number looking for help with your debt, you will typically be speaking with a person with the qualification > read more

Aggressive Phone Closers Needed for Debt Settlement – Training Provided

Published on 2011-01-11 04:46:21

The following is just one of many advertisements that I see every single day. Please read it and understand that when you call an ad or an 800 number looking for help with your debt, you will typically be speaking with a person with the qualification > read more

Express Debt takes 17,000-settles nothing -refuses refund and threatens to sue client

Published on 2011-01-03 02:21:15

Express Debt Settlement Review You find yourself struggling to pay over $100,000 in credit card debt. Desperate and confused you turn to Express Debt Settlement (EDS) under the promise that they will cut your debt in half and lower your monthly payme > read more

Express Debt takes 17,000-settles nothing -refuses refund and threatens to sue client

Published on 2011-01-03 02:21:15

Express Debt Settlement You find yourself struggling to pay over $100,000 in credit card debt. Desperate and confused you turn to Express Debt Settlement (EDS) under the promise that they will cut your debt in half and lower your monthly payments. Wi > read more

No upfront fee-debt settlement is nice-but tell me the risks-you neglected home slice

Published on 2010-12-29 06:08:52

The ink was not even dry on the new FTC law banning Debt Settlement Companies from charging advance fees before many debt settlement sales people started spinning a new rhyme of risk free debt settlement. Go ahead and sign up. You can trust me you se > read more

No upfront fee-debt settlement is nice-but tell me the risks-you neglected home slice

Published on 2010-12-29 06:08:52

The ink was not even dry on the new FTC law banning Debt Settlement Companies from charging advance fees before many debt settlement sales people started spinning a new rhyme of risk free debt settlement. Go ahead and sign up. You can trust me you se > read more

Legal Helpers – If You Lie Down With Dogs You Wake Up With Fleas

Published on 2010-12-21 02:06:21

Legal Helpers Lately I have received an increasing number of consumer requests asking me what I think about hiring Legal Helpers Debt Resolution (LHDR) to help them settle their outstanding debts. I attribute this sudden increase to the fact that deb > read more